Katherine Bridget Dong, AGNP MSN
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: General Surgery, Colon And Rectal Surgery
Languages: English
About me
Katherine Dong, MSN, AGNP-C, RN, CCRN, graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing from Ursuline College in Cleveland, Ohio and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to joining MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, she was the senior nurse practitioner in the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medicine. At Weill Cornell Medicine, Katherine served as the nursing administrative coordinator and clinical lead for colon and rectal surgery.
At MedStar Georgetown, Katherine collaborates with board certified surgeons who specialize in laparoscopic, robotic, and complex open colon, rectal, and abdominal surgeries. The focus of her clinical practice is on the comprehensive patient experience and the transition between the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Katherine is an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society, and The American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
She takes a holistic approach to patient care and educates all her patients about their condition and treatment options so they can be empowered, active partners in decisions about their care.
When she’s not working, Katherine enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with family.
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Enterocele Repair
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Ventral Hernia
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Adhesions
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Wall Abscess
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abnormal Digestive Findings
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Venous Thrombosis
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Appendix Cancer
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Bladder Disorders
- Bowel Obstruction
- Breast Disorders
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Digestive Organs
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cyst Removal
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diverticulitis
- Endometriosis
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gastric Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia
- Intestinal Stenosis
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Liver Cancer
- Malabsorption
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Muscle Disorders
- Myocarditis
- Neoplasm Analysis
- Open Wound Of Genital Area
- Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
- Pancreas Cancer
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Perianal Fistula
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Postprocedural States
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Fissure
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Small Intestine Diseases
- Spinal Stenosis
- Splenectomy
- Stomach Cancer
- Tendinous Disorders
- Vaginal Fistula
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Ventral Hernia Repair
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Adrenal Gland Cancer Surgery
- Bile Duct Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Colectomy
- Cushing's Syndrome Surgery
- Da Vinci Gastrectomy
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Esophageal Cancer Surgery
- Fallopian Tube Removal
- Flap Surgery
- Gallbladder Cancer Surgery
- Gallbladder Removal
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Surgery
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Follow-Up
- Gastroparesis Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laryngomalacia Surgery
- Leukemia Surgery
- Liver Cancer Surgery
- Liver Resection
- Lobectomy
- Lymph Node Removal
- Mastectomy
- Melanoma Resection
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Neurovascular Surgery
- Pancreatectomy
- Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Parotid Biopsy
- Parotidectomy
- Pigmented Lesion Removal
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Robotic Surgery
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
- Spleen Removal
- Splenectomy
- Stomach Cancer Surgery
- Surgical Oncology Surgery
- Thyroid Storm Surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Tumor Removal
- Varicose Vein Stripping
- Wart Removal
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Fl
Washington, DC, 20007
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Education
Board Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Geriatric Medicine
Medical School: Ursuline College (2015)